Crane collapse in Govan
It looks as if time may be catching up with some of the artefacts that have survived from the Clyde’s shipbuilding days, with the collapse of an 80 ton crane in BAE Systems’ shipyard in Govan today.
One man received hospital treatment for minor injuries, while two others received treatment on site.
The crane, which appears on the extreme left of the photograph, was taking part in routine lifting operations, and had recently passed inspection in March.
An investigation will follow, in order to determine the cause of the failure.
Photograph by Chris Gunns.
